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Sat, 02 Sep 2006 20:56:30 -0700
BuffaloBills.com reports Buffalo Bills FB Joe Burns has been released from the team.
Sat, 03 Jun 2006 19:26:32 -0700
Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills FB/RB Joe Burns is listed as a fullback/ruuning back on the team's official roster. Lately he's seen more work at one of those positions than the other. "Right now I get a little bit more time at tailback," said Burns. Burns does not know why, but he's not complaining. "When you get an opportunity to go in and make a play you've got to make the play no matter where you line up," said Burns. "I've taken advantage of the few opportunities I've had."
Thu, 01 Jun 2006 15:43:24 -0700
Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills FB Joe Burns could be the early favorite for the fullback role on kickoff returns. Burns spelled LB London Fletcher at times in that role next to the kick returner last season.
Fri, 02 Sep 2005 09:00:08 -0700
Leo Roth, of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, reports Buffalo Bills RB Joe Burns is one of three players battling for the No. 2 running back spot.
Sat, 20 Aug 2005 11:45:47 -0700
Allen Wilson, of the Buffalo News, reports the race to see who will be the Buffalo Bills No. 2 running back is still too close to call. The leading contenders are RBs Joe Burns, Shaud Williams, ReShard Lee and rookie Lionel Gates. "It's pretty close," head coach Mike Mularkey said. "The scrimmage (against the Packers on Aug. 5) was a good indicator, but they'll get a fair amount of playing time when we get into these games. We'll switch them up so they're playing against equal talent. We'll get a better chance to see what they can do as these games unfold." Tonight may be the night one of the four takes a step forward because starting RB Willis McGahee is not expected to see much playing time. The Bills want to give his backups all the time they need to distinguish themselves.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005 21:04:43 -0700
Gregg Pastore, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills RB Joe Burns is currently involved in a fierce battle with three other running backs to make the active roster as a backup. Head coach Mike Mularkey said the ability to pick up blitzes will factor into the team's decision making process when cut-down time arrives. Burns is currently listed No. 2 on the depth chart.
Tue, 19 Jul 2005 18:51:17 -0700
Chris Brown, of Bills Digest, reports Buffalo Bills FB Joe Burns has carved a niche for himself on special teams after making the team as an undrafted rookie in 2002. But he will face heavy competition for a roster spot from seventh-round pick RB Lionel Gates at reserve tailback and on special teams. Meanwhile, undrafted rookie FB Jon Goldsberry represents competition at fullback and special teams too.
Tue, 19 Jul 2005 06:11:04 -0700
Mark Gaughan, of the Buffalo News, reports four Buffalo Bills running backs will be competing for the No. 2 running back slot and maybe two or three roster spots. Rookie RB Lionel Gates and RBs ReShard Lee, Joe Burns and Shaud Williams are in the mix. "We feel good based on what we saw this spring," general manager Tom Donahoe said of his back lineup. "Talking to Mike (Mularkey) and the coaches, we think there's going to be a lot of competition on the team for the second and third spot." "Joe Burns has the most experience of the guys who will be in camp. Shaud Williams did an outstanding job for us last year. We were impressed this spring with ReShard Lee, who we picked up from Dallas, and Lionel Gates, who we drafted in the seventh round. So we have four backs who we think will be very competitive to see who becomes Willis' backup."
Sat, 28 May 2005 07:02:42 -0700
Allen Wilson, of the Buffalo News, reports Buffalo Bills RB Joe Burns did not participate at last week's voluntary team activities. Head coach Mike Mularkey gave no reason for his absence.
Wed, 23 Mar 2005 13:00:10 -0800
Updating previous reports, the two-year deal RB Joe Burns received from the Buffalo Bills has base salaries of $455,000 (2005) and $545,000 (2006).
Sat, 19 Mar 2005 20:28:51 -0800
Updating previous reports, Buffalo Bills RB Joe Burns has signed a one-year contract believed to be worth $455,000, according to ESPN.com.
Sat, 19 Mar 2005 09:00:11 -0800
Mark Gaughan, of the Buffalo News, reports the Buffalo Bills have re-signed RB Joe Burns. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Wed, 02 Mar 2005 07:29:31 -0800
Mark Gaughan, of the Buffalo News, reports the Buffalo Bills did not offer a tender to RB Joe Burns, which makes him an unrestricted free agent.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004 16:37:20 -0800
Buffalo Bills head coach Mike Mularkey said RBs Shaud Williams and Joe Burns split first-team practice reps Wednesday, Dec. 22, due to starting RB Willis McGahee (knee) sidelined with a knee injury. Mularkey said the team has yet to decide whether Williams or Burns would start in Week 16, if McGahee were unable to play.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004 12:21:46 -0700
Buffalo Bills RB Joe Burns (ankle) practiced Friday, Sept. 10, and is expected to play in the Sunday, Sept. 12, game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004 21:59:33 -0700
Buffalo Bills FB Joe Burns (ankle) returned to practice Wednesday, Sept. 8, and has recovered from a high ankle sprain.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004 19:20:48 -0700
Updating previous reports, Buffalo Bills RB Joe Burns (ankle) is listed as probable for Week 1, according to BuffaloBills.com.
Wed, 01 Sep 2004 10:14:17 -0700
Mark Gaughan, of the Buffalo News, reports Buffalo Bills RB Joe Burns (ankle) sat out of practice Tuesday, Aug. 31.
Sun, 22 Aug 2004 18:35:03 -0700
Buffalo Bills FB Joe Burns (ankle) was held out of the team's preseason game against the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Aug. 21, due to injury, according to Gregg Pastore of BuffaloBills.com.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004 17:02:51 -0700
Geoff Nason, of the Buffalo News, reports Buffalo Bills RB Joe Burns (ankle) saw limited action during practice on Wednesday, Aug. 18.
Fri, 13 Aug 2004 12:19:11 -0700
Mark Gaughan, of the Buffalo News, reports Buffalo Bills FB Joe Burns is a candidate for the team's kickoff return duties.
Fri, 13 Aug 2004 12:03:10 -0700
Mark Gaughan, of the Buffalo News, reports Buffalo Bills FB Joe Burns (ankle) did not practice on Thursday, Aug. 12.
Fri, 13 Aug 2004 11:54:06 -0700
Geoff Nason, of the Buffalo News, reports Buffalo Bills RB Joe Burns (ankle) sat out practice on Wednesday, Aug. 11.
Thu, 05 Aug 2004 18:09:25 -0700
BuffaloBills.com reports Buffalo Bills FB Joe Burns (ankle) suffered a high ankle sprain during practice Wednesday, Aug. 4. A timetable for his return has not yet been established but Burns is expected to miss at least a few days.
Wed, 07 Apr 2004 20:37:19 -0700
The Buffalo Bills have re-signed exclusive-rights free agent RB Joe Burns to a one-year, $380,000 deal.
Tue, 02 Mar 2004 08:11:08 -0800
Mark Gaughan, of the Buffalo News, reports the Buffalo Bills have made a tender offer to RB Joe Burns, who is a restricted free agent.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004 10:55:05 -0800
The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reports the Buffalo Bills plan to keep RB Joe Burns, who will be an exclusive rights free agent, by making binding qualifying offers.
Fri, 21 Nov 2003 09:29:09 -0800
According to sources, the Buffalo Bills would start RB Joe Burns should RB Travis Henry (leg) not be available for Week 12.
Mon, 27 Oct 2003 17:39:31 -0800
Buffalo Bills RB Sammy Morris (hernia) is healthy enough to resume his role as No. 2 running back, replacing Joe Burns.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003 18:23:36 -0700
Buffalo Bills RB Joe Burns continues to get repetitions with the second-team offense in place of Bills RB Sammy Morris.
Mon, 13 Oct 2003 18:43:08 -0700
Buffalo Bills RB Joe Burns will remain RB Travis Henry's backup until Sammy Morris returns.
Wed, 01 Oct 2003 18:18:35 -0700
Buffalo Bills RB Joe Burns will remain the starter for the Sunday, Oct. 5, game agianst the Cincinnati Bengals if Bills starting RB Travis Henry (ribs) is sidelined.
Sun, 28 Sep 2003 15:15:02 -0700
Associated Press reports Buffalo Bills RB Joe Burns, who started in place of injured RB Travis Henry (ribs) during Week 4, struggled in his starting debut. He managed just 17 yards on eight carries during the game.
Sun, 28 Sep 2003 08:52:29 -0700
Updating previous reports, the Buffalo Bills will start RB Joe Burns in Week 4 in replace of injured RB Travis Henry (ribs).
Sat, 27 Sep 2003 09:09:02 -0700
Updating a previous report, Mark Gaughan, of the Buffalo News, reports Buffalo Bills RB Joe Burns will likely carry the workload at running back for Week 4 due to the uncertainty of injured RB Travis Henry (chest).
Wed, 24 Sep 2003 19:36:22 -0700
Buffalo Bills RB Joe Burns got most of the snaps most of the snaps in practice Wednesday, Sept. 24.
Tue, 23 Sep 2003 07:26:36 -0700
The Buffalo News reports Buffalo Bills RB Joe Burns could start Sunday, Sept. 28 if RB Travis Henry (ribs) cannot play.
Sun, 13 Oct 2002 09:13:38 -0700
The Buffalo Bills have announced RB Joe Burns, LB Dominique Stevenson, OG Mike Pucillo, OT Mike Houghton, TE Dave Moore, WR Andre’ Rone, and DE Ryan Denney as inactive for week 6. Travis Brown will be the team's No. 3 QB.
Sun, 06 Oct 2002 09:19:32 -0700
The Buffalo Bills have announced CB Kevin Thomas, RB Joe Burns, LB Dominique Stevenson, OG Mike Pucillo, OT Mike Houghton, WR Andre Rone, and DE Ryan Denney as inactive for week 5. Travis Brown will be the team's No. 3 QB.
Sun, 22 Sep 2002 12:34:42 -0700
The Buffalo Bills have declared CB Kevin Thomas, RB Joe Burns, G Mike Pucillo, T Mike Houghton, DE Kendrick Office, WR Andre Rone and DT Tyrone Robertson inactive for today's game. QB Travis Brown is the emergency QB.
Sun, 15 Sep 2002 12:34:08 -0700
The Buffalo Bills have announced CB Kevin Thomas, RB Joe Burns, OG Mike Pucillo, OT Mike Houghton, WR Andre' Rone, DE Ryan Denney, and DT Tyrone Robertson as inactive for today's game. Travis Brown will be the team's No. 3 QB.
Sun, 08 Sep 2002 09:27:24 -0700
The Buffalo Bills have declared QB Travis Brown, CB Kevin Thomas, RB Joe Burns, G Mike Pucillo, T Mike Houghton, WR Andre Rone, DE Ryan Denney and DT Tyrone Robertson inactive for week one.
Tue, 23 Apr 2002 20:18:00 -0700
Buffalo Bills.com reports the team has signed the following undrafted free agents (some previously reported): QB David Priestley of Pittsburgh, WR Ed Dangerfield of LSU, WR Clarence Coleman of Feris State, RB Joe Burns of Georgia Tech, DE Grant Irons of Notre Dame, LB John Duckett of Virginia, CB Daryon Brutely of Northern Iowa, CB Jamarei Bryant of Kansas, S Milton Proctor of Kansas State, K Marc Samuel of Georgetown, long-snapper Chip Mattingly of Louisville and CB Ahmad Brooks of Texas.
Wed, 09 Jan 2002 19:16:03 -0800
ESPN, citing the the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Georgia Tech RB Joe Burns will enter April's NFL Draft. He is expected to hire Phil Williams as his agent. The AP reports his teammate, DE Greg Gathers, will remain at Georgia Tech for his senior season. Miami DT William Joseph has also decided to stay in school and return for his senior season. Also, Texas A&M QB Mark Farris, who turns 27 next month, said he'll return to school for a final season, according to the Dallas Morning News.
